Jetwing Beach a Great Sri Lankan Beach Hotel

Located in Negombo with quick access to the international airport makes the Jetwing

the perfect place to start or end a visit to Sri Lanka – or for the entire stay. The elegant boutique hotel, a member of Small Luxury Hotels, is situated on a wide sandy beach overlooking the Indian Ocean.  Enjoy the spacious accommodations, all with balconies or patio for extra relaxation.  After a breakfast at the Sands Restaurant that features international choices along with Sri Lanka hoppers and curries set out to explore the area, go bird watching, or on a boat safari along the historic Dutch canal.

Return in time a dip in one of hotel’s two pools and then enjoy lunch and a libation at The Deck. Spend the rest of the day by the pool – dozing or reading – then when the sun starts to set walk along the beach until the sun dips into the ocean. Dine at the Black Coral Restaurant. 

Get up early one morning and head to the wholesale fish market to pick out the catch of the day for your cooking class.  During your cooking class, held under the swaying palms, discover the culinary secrets of Sri Lankan cuisine. Spend the rest of the day around the pool then head to their spa for a treatment designed especially for you.  The days can be as busy or as carefree as you wish.  

Ah… Jetwing Beach is a “Life is Good!” destination. 

For more information check www.jetwinghotels.com/jetwingbeach and/or www.slh.com. 

Ulagalla is an amazing destination in Sri Lanka

There are some places so special that one feels the need to tell everyone but at the same time would like to keep it a secret so as not to have it inundated with people. Such a place is Ulagalla Resort in the heart of Sri Lanka. Ulagalla is located between the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Anuradhapura, which was once the capital of Sri Lanka; and about 20 miles north of Dambulla, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been sacred pilgrimage site for the over 2000 years.

Ulagalla is a destination unto itself and while Anuradhapura and Dambulla should be visited on the way to Ulagalla visitors should plan to stay several days at the resort enjoying the bliss and serenity that it offers. Upon arrival guests light an oil lamp then ring the set of bells taking part in a traditional Sri Lankan arrival ceremony.

Ulagalla is the only Leeds Certified property in Sri Lanka which means the preserving the natural beauty of the area is a primary objective. Guests are surrounded by untouched wilderness feeling totally at one with Mother Nature while living a luxurious lifestyle. There is a large pool, a spa, and a variety of unique activities. Each luxury villa comes with Eden-like plunge pool, a spacious living area with dining table for those intimate in-room dinners, and large four-poster bed. And, whether you are looking for an eco-experience, a cultural quest, an idyllic honeymoon, a rejuvenating wellness program, a rural adventure or a peaceful pilgrimage to the olden shrines, you will find it at Ulagalla. This very special place is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.